Time was proving to be such a valuable thing and we were beginning to realise just how limited it was.
After a few more months passed, a third E.coli infection set in. This was a stronger strain than those that Buddy had previously suffered from and this time we needed a month long dose of antibiotics.
One week into his course of tablets and 8 months after being diagnosed with renal failure, it happened. Buddy gave us “the look”.
With a simple tilt of his head and the most expressive eyes, Buddy said the very words I feared would one day come from our vet. He was tired of fighting and was ready to rest peacefully.
Friday August 22nd, we made the call to the vet to book one last appointment for the following Monday allowing us to have one final weekend together.
The next morning and Buddy couldn’t stand. He had no strength and this made us realise how selfish it was to delay the inevitable as it was for us, not him and with the discomfort he was showing it was unfair to put him through too much more. He had been such a wonderful friend and he deserved to be treated with the respect he had earned over the years. As such, we rang the vet again and changed our appointment to that afternoon.
We decided to throw Buddy a farewell party to make sure he knew how much he meant to us.
No more tablets. No diets. We were having a BBQ.
Chicken wings. Bacon. Sausages. All of life’s little luxuries that were on the ‘in moderation’ list.
If today was to be the day, he was going to say goodbye with a smile.
Buddy had a really tough time with those infections…….and yeah, that time thing……never seams to ever be enough of it when we journey down this sucky road with our beloved Tripawds….making the MOST of the quality time is what we strive for I guess, that and tons and tons of belly rubs and butt scratches…..
Love you, Buddy…..
Bonnie & Angel Polly
So very, very sorry. This just breaks mynheart.
The send of celebration was magnificent….befitting of a magnificent dog!
Buddy gave you thoisands and thousands of days ofnglorious memories to always bring smiles to your heart.
Following the chronicles of Buddy is like reading a great love story. Buddy knew how much you loved him….and he knew he could trust you to give him the gift of release from a body that no longer served him.
Such a well loved boy!! We love Buddy too! Thank you for the privilege of getting to know such a stellar soul!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!